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Neurosurgery

Rakesh Kumar, MD

Works at hospitals in Gig Harbor, WA · Lakewood, WA · Federal Way, WA … · Washington

Summary

Rakesh Kumar, MD (Neurosurgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Gig Harbor, WA, Lakewood, WA and Federal Way, WA and other places. NPI 1164207312. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rakesh Kumar, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NeurosurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
23Years since medical school (graduated 2003)
MaleGender (as listed)
Franciscan Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Rakesh Kumar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Rakesh Kumar at 5 hospitals: St Anthony Hospital, St Clare Hospital, St Francis Community Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center and St Michael Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Rakesh Kumar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Tacoma, WA and Port Orchard, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Rakesh Kumar's specialty?
Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
Does Rakesh Kumar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rakesh Kumar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Rakesh Kumar?
(253) 274-7505, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Rakesh Kumar's NPI number?
1164207312. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Rakesh Kumar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rakesh Kumar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Rakesh Kumar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rakesh Kumar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Tacoma

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2003
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164207312
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians